NJ TRANSIT Secaucus Transfer Project, 138kv Relocation

This project involved pole line construction to relocate Amtrak’s existing 138kv transmission, signal, and ground wires to a permanent location away from the Northeast Corridor. This move will facilitate construction of the new Secaucus Transfer Station.

This project involved the construction of access roads, piles, concrete foundations, the erection of steel transmission towers and the installation of 138kv, ground, and signal wire for this new facility. The project also required the installation of excavated liner plate caissons and the installation of bonding and grounding features at each of the steel tower locations.

In total there were 16 steel transmission towers constructed ranging in height from approximately 140′ to 265′. Base sections on these steel towers were as large as 10′ in diameter. The largest concrete foundation was 36′ by 36′ supported on 36 concrete filled pipe piles.

A value engineering change was initiated on this project requiring the implementation of a Health and Safety Plan and a Quality Control Plan. Much of the pile driving, steel erection, and wire work was accomplished in a railroad environment in close proximity to Amtrak and New Jersey Transit facilities. Coordination and planning with railroad forces was critical to the project and required the preparation of many Site Specific Work Plans. Harms forces worked very closely with Amtrak forces during evening and weekend wire tie ins. This project was completed on time and within budget.